2nds. With an airy, mesh ventilation instep and a touch of underfoot cushioning, SmartWool's Hiking ultralight socks are a comfortable, breathable choice for everyone from avid backcountry hikers to casual day hikers.

Now that I've had these for awhile, I'm revising my review down. Still a beautiful color, but they aren't holding their shape the way I expect Smartwools to do. They don't hug my instep the way other hiking socks I have do.